This amusement park is large but not huge so that you can't see it in one day. There are quaint shops and it's really cozy - fun for adults and kids. My daughter is 20 months and she could not go on many rides alone. If you are comfortable with...continued

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A Peanuts’ Holiday Parade

November 26-29; December 5-6, 12-13, 19-23, 26-30, 2009 and January 1–2, 2010

A Peanuts’ Holiday Parade offers seven elaborately themed floats featuring the Peanuts Gang and accompanied by students from Orange County Song and Dance Company. Children and adults alike will be able to get into the holiday spirit along with Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Schroeder and of course Snoopy, as they ready for the holidays. Join them as they partake in all the holiday festivities including candy making, tree trimming, and even toy building!

Snoopy’s Calico Christmas Tree Lighting

Each evening in Calico Square

Join Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Sally and Charlie Brown as they host a song-and-dance show complete with carolers and a Christmas sing-along then light a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The Peanuts gang is also featured in their very own live musical show, “Winter Wonderland” shown daily in Camp Snoopy.

Snoopy’s Cool Christmas

November 26-29; December 4-5, 11-12, 18-24 and 26-30, 2009 and January 1-2_. Showtimes are: 1:00, 3:00, & 5:00 pm on weekdays and 1:30, 3:30 & 5:30 pm on weekends with an additional show at 7:30 pm on Saturday._

Also in the spirit of the season, Knott’s Merry Farm is proud to present the ice spectacular, “Snoopy’s Cool Christmas.” The show, performed in the 2,100-seat Charles M. Schulz Theatre, is hosted by the famous skating Beagle and features Knott’s ensemble skaters, dazzling sets, colorful costumes and plenty of surprises.

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Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village*

Knott’s 1880s Ghost Town will again be transformed into Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village, inviting mall-weary guests to explore one-of-a-kind treasures created by more than 100 artisans in a Victorian holiday wonderland of strolling carolers, musical groups, community choirs and lavish holiday decorations.

Christmas at the Birdcage

Adding to the unique Village atmosphere are live performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and O’Henry’s “A Gift of the Magi” in the Bird Cage Theatre. Treat your family to these traditional Christmas stories in Knott’s original Birdcage Theatre. These charming productions are a great way to introduce young family members to live theatre.

Elf Mountain

Open until January 2, 2010

Elf Mountain Christmas is also back. The world famous Timber Mountain Log Ride has once again been transformed this holiday season giving guests an up-close-and-personal view into the world of Santa’s Elves. Sneak a peak as Santa’s helpers get ready for Santa’s busiest day of the year. This attraction is rich with lights, music and the merriest of times.

Berry Merry Lights

Experience the wonder of “Berry Merry Lights,” as hundreds of thousands of twinkling white and multicolored lights, adorning Knott’s historic Ghost Town and Camp Snoopy, merrily light up the nighttime sky from dusk to Park closing.

Santa’s Toy Barn

A trip to Knott’s Merry Farm would not be complete without a visit with the man of the hour – Santa! Stop by Santa’s Toy Barn for a little one-on-one with the big guy. Here, in Santa’s cozy hideaway, kids can share their wish lists with St. Nick, and Mom and Dad can take home a picture of the occasion (photo requires additional fee).

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Holiday Food Offerings*

Guests can also indulge in the ultimate comfort foods with Knott’s world-famous holiday treats, including fresh-baked pies, cakes, cookies, muffins and gingerbread men, as well as daily specials and the legendary cooking at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. For an all you can eat buffet, try Joe Cool’s Backyard BBQ Holiday Style starting November 28 and running Saturdays and Sundays through December 27. For only $18.00 for adults and $14.00 for seniors (62+) and $10.00 for kids (3-11), you can partake of a holiday feast that includes Mrs. Knott’s famous fried chicken, roast turkey, vegetarian lasagna, roast beef, mashed potatoes, boysenberry pie and much more! For reservations, call 1-800-PICNICS.